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Title: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: bob.dent on 27 October 2008, 12:55:09
Got to work this morning to find that I had a rear tyre puncture caused by a bl00dy nail......again!! Seems in the last 18 months I've been getting more than my fair share's worth caused by nails or screws. I've had 3 occassions where I've had to replace the tyre completely and 1 that was repairable. Hopefully this one will be repairable as the nail is in centre of the tread. I must be jinxed!! :(
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: Markjay on 27 October 2008, 13:04:55
well, with the current house prices slump we may have less building works going on, so less loose nails...
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: Jimbob on 27 October 2008, 13:05:06
Unlucky.

Must be the fact your rear tyres are wider than most....more chance of hitting anything ;)
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: bob.dent on 27 October 2008, 13:11:24
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Unlucky.

Must be the fact your rear tyres are wider than most....more chance of hitting anything ;)

.........and more bl00dy expensive!! :'(
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: waspy on 27 October 2008, 13:36:27
You haven't upset anyone have you ::)
Is your car on the road, garaged or drive?
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: bob.dent on 27 October 2008, 14:21:15
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You haven't upset anyone have you ::)
Is your car on the road, garaged or drive?

I hope not - well certainly not to my knowlege anyway. :-/

I have my own parking bay in a covered car park for resident only although my car does sometimes stay overnight at my local pub. ::)

I don't actually suspect anything suspicious, just a bit of bad luck. I think if someone had a grudge, tyres are more likely to be slashed than pushing a nail in.

Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: waspy on 27 October 2008, 14:31:43
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You haven't upset anyone have you ::)
Is your car on the road, garaged or drive?

I hope not - well certainly not to my knowlege anyway. :-/

I have my own parking bay in a covered car park for resident only although my car does sometimes stay overnight at my local pub. ::)

I don't actually suspect anything suspicious, just a bit of bad luck. I think if someone had a grudge, tyres are more likely to be slashed than pushing a nail in.


If you haven't already, ask the others in the residence if they've had the same. You never know, it could be kids playing silly buggers >:(
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 October 2008, 15:09:03
Too much kerb crawling ;D
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: willyboy on 27 October 2008, 15:13:32
Trouble is new /newer tyres tend to pick up stuff more than a part worn one,  plus the fact your being unlucky ;)  went years without a puncture then got new set of rubber  ding puncture not long after ! :-?
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: Pitchfork on 27 October 2008, 19:01:39
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Got to work this morning to find that I had a rear tyre puncture caused by a bl00dy nail......again!! Seems in the last 18 months I've been getting more than my fair share's worth caused by nails or screws. I've had 3 occassions where I've had to replace the tyre completely and 1 that was repairable. Hopefully this one will be repairable as the nail is in centre of the tread. I must be jinxed!! :(
Some of can barely remember what one of those is! ::)
Title: Re: Bl00dy nails......another puncture!!
Post by: bob.dent on 28 October 2008, 09:43:24
Bit of luck for a change - took it to my usual garage, had tyre repaired and both rear tyres re-balanced, and the cost..........10 quid for cash. :y :y